SKI readers have spoken: For the first time in 14 years of our Resort Survey, neither Vail nor Whistler sits atop the standings. Hail Deer Valley, the new No. 1. Check out where your favorite resort finished.

When planning a summer trip to this mega-resort 80 miles north of Vancouver, don't forget to pack your skis. The Horstman Glacier at Blackcomb, open from June to August, makes Whistler one of only two resorts in this elite Top 30 to offer summer skiing.

There's an old adage that says people move to the mountains for the skiing, but ultimately decide to put down roots because of the allure of summers. Mountain summers certainly do offer an endless list of possibilities-as well as a cool respite from big-